Flock cameras track more than your license plate, and they're spreading fast
Flock Safety's automated license plate readers are rapidly proliferating across the U.S., raising significant privacy concerns. Beyond tracking plates, the AI-powered cameras can identify specific vehicle features and track individuals, leading to issues with misuse and security vulnerabilities.
Why it matters
The widespread adoption of persistent AI surveillance infrastructure challenges traditional expectations of privacy and civil liberties in public spaces.
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The article uses loaded language like 'shocking exactly nobody' and focuses heavily on the negative societal impacts and privacy risks of the technology.
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